Childminder in Leeds

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are very happy in this setting. They enjoy their time with the childminder and his assistants. Children are physically active for much of the day. They learn how to move safely using the extensive range of equipment in the garden. For example, children put on hard hats when constructing with the blocks. They navigate the wheelbarrow carefully around others, showing a good awareness of space. The childminder encourages children to try to ride a bike or a scooter, and praises them when they do. Children make good progress in their physical development. This promotes their good health and provides strong foundations for their progress across the curriculum.

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The provision is good

The childminder encourages children's love of books. He uses familiar stories to enhance children's learning. For example, the childminder builds on children's imaginative play as he encourages them to re-enact the stories which they have read. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. Children follow his instructions well and tidy up resources when requested. The childminder and his assistants promote children's independence. For example, children put on their coats, boots and gloves, and wash their hands independently.

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The provision is good

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder's setting has remained open and he has continued to support families. He has changed the procedures for when children arrive at the setting. Parents now drop off and collect children at the door. The childminder informs the parents about their children's day through discussion, to help to provide continuity in children's learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and his assistants promote children's language and communication skills well. They talk clearly to children as they play, to help them to understand what is being said to them. The childminder and his assistants extend children's short phrases into sentences. They use stories to extend children's vocabulary. For example, after reading the story of 'The Three Little Pigs', children use phrases from the story when they take part in role play outdoors. n Children receive good support to develop their personal, social and emotional skills. They learn to share resources, take turns, and show care and kindness to one another. Children have warm and trusting relationships with the childminder and his assistants, who provide them with cuddles and reassurance. n The childminder has a good understanding of the aims of his setting. He knows which experiences he wants to offer the children. For example, children regularly

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need to do better?

go on visits in the minibus to the local woods, the museum and the farm with the childminder and his assistants.

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need to do better?

21 January 2022 n Overall, children develop their mathematical skills well. They have opportunities to name colours and shapes and count numbers. For example, children count buns as they sing 'Five currants buns'. However, at times, the childminder does not plan opportunities for older children to extend their learning, such as solving simple number problems. n Partnerships with parents are positive. The childminder regularly shares information about their children's learning and development and the activities that they have enjoyed. Parents say that they are pleased with their children's progress and that their children are happy at the setting. n The childminder quickly identifies those children who may have gaps in their learning. He knows which professionals he can contact to support children's learning and development. The childminder also monitors children's progress using his observations. This helps all children to make good progress.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well and plans opportunities that capture their interests. For example, children are keen to explore how to make prints with the dinosaurs and are confident to add resources to develop their play. However, at times, the childminder does not consistently respond to children's questions, which reduces their engagement in their learning. n The childminder works well with other settings. He understands the importance of sharing information to ensure children's smooth transition and continuity of learning. n The childminder reflects on his own practice and takes account of parents' views, as part of his evaluation of the setting. For example, he has recently altered the routine for children with additional needs who attend after school, after feedback from parents.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and his assistants have a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. They understand the actions they should take and know their responsibilities to report any concerns to the appropriate services. The childminder and his assistants attend safeguarding training to keep their knowledge up to date. They know how to report any allegations made against them or a household member. The childminder has risk assessments in place and carries out daily checks of the environment to ensure that hazards are identified and removed or minimised. The childminder and his assistants also complete regular fire drills, which help to keep children safe.

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should:

n provide older children with opportunities to develop their mathematical skills

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should:

21 January 2022 further, such as by solving simple number problems n consistently respond to questions that children ask to increase their engagement in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561552 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10191038 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 31 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in the Beeston area of Leeds, West Yorkshire. He operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. He provides early funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the setting. n The childminder completed a learning walk with the inspector to discuss his intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, his assistants and children. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder and his assistants discussed their understanding of safeguarding and welfare with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

21 January 2022 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

21 January 2022 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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